Car comparison

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0vsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Honda Civic Type R (FK8)

2.0

320 hp1996 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2020
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0

  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,345 kg
    2,965 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
320hp239kW
310hp231kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,345kg2,965lb
1,438kg3,170lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
57.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,557mm179in
4,263mm168in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
420L
343L
Max trunk volume-
1,233L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
46L
55L
CO2 emissions
176g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.06,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
16.8 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
320 hp
239 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0 has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,438 kg
3,170 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
272 km/h
169 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.05.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5.1 s

Although Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0 has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
597 km
371 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
688 km
427 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
320 hp
239 kW
5.8 s
272 km/h
169 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,557 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.1 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
1,438 kg
3,170 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,557 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
597 km
371 mi
688 km
427 mi
CO2 score
176 g/km
-
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 93 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 77 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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